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ZAF Inducts Their newly acquired Enstrom 480B Helicopters Into Service
The recent addition of Enstrom 480B helicopters to the Zambia Air Force signifies a significant advancement in the country's commitment...
Garth Calitz
Apr 3, 20242 min read


The Next Chapter for Bell’s H-1 Helicopters Begins
The first Bell AH-1Z helicopter that will receive the Structural Improvement Electrical Power Upgrade (SIEPU) modification has arrived at...
Garth Calitz
Apr 3, 20242 min read


Tender For New SAPS Helicopter Issued by Armscor - AW169M Seems to Fit the Bill
Armscor, the acquisition agency for the South African Department of Defence, has released a tender to supply a "troop-carrying...
Garth Calitz
Mar 27, 20243 min read


Aérospatiale Alouette III Celebrates 65 Years of Flight
The Alouette III has its origins with an earlier helicopter design by French aircraft manufacturer Sud-Est, the SE 3120 Alouette, which,...
Garth Calitz
Mar 6, 20244 min read


SAAF Museum Flying Training Day
By Dian Townsend A person would normally tell you that you can't possibly hear a photo, at least not as long as all those little gears up...
Garth Calitz
Mar 6, 20242 min read


US Army Cancels FARA Helicopter Programmes
The US Army initiated the FARA project in 2018 to develop a replacement for various rotor-craft, such as the OH-58D Kiowa and some of the...
Garth Calitz
Feb 20, 20243 min read


FAA Approves Robinson Empennage Design for R44 Helicopters
Robinson Helicopter Company has secured FAA approval for a new empennage design for its R44 aircraft. This accomplishment follows the...
Garth Calitz
Feb 13, 20242 min read


Bell Demonstrates High-Speed Vertical Take-off and Landing for X-Plane Programme
Bell Textron was selected to compete for the Defence Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Speed and Runway Independent Technologies...
Garth Calitz
Feb 13, 20242 min read


The SAAF Celebrate their 104th Birthday
By Garth Calitz with Phots by Dian Townsend and Trevor Cohen The Pretoria skies came alive last week with the South African Airforce...
Garth Calitz
Feb 7, 20243 min read


Airbus and Tata Group to set up India’s First Helicopter Final Assembly Line
In a major boost to ‘Make in India’, Airbus Helicopters has announced that it is partnering with the Tata Group to establish a Final...
Garth Calitz
Jan 31, 20243 min read
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